Buenos Aires vs Singapore - City Size Comparison

Is Buenos Aires Bigger Than Singapore?

In terms of area, Singapore is 3.6x the size of Buenos Aires. Singapore spans 733 km² (283 mi²) while Buenos Aires covers 203 km² (78 mi²) — a difference of 530 km². You could fit Buenos Aires inside Singapore approximately 3 times.

About Buenos Aires

Argentina's capital and a cultural powerhouse of South America. Known as "The Paris of South America", Buenos Aires covers 203 km² with a population of 3.1 million. The city was established in 1536. Buenos Aires is known for Tango dancing, La Boca neighborhood, Recoleta Cemetery, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Buenos Aires Subte.

Buenos Aires has more bookstores per capita than any other city in the world

About Singapore

A global financial center and city-state in Southeast Asia. Often called "The Lion City", Singapore has an area of 733 km² and is home to 5.5 million people. The city dates back to 1819. Visitors come for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Changi Airport, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MRT Singapore.

Singapore is one of only three surviving city-states in the world

Population Density

Buenos Aires has a population density of 15,074 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Singapore, with 7,435 people per km², is a densely populated city. Buenos Aires is noticeably denser, packing 2.0 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Buenos Aires has a humid subtropical climate while Singapore experiences tropical rainforest conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Singapore stays around 27°C while Buenos Aires drops to 11°C. When it's noon in Singapore, it's 1:00 AM in Buenos Aires — a 11-hour time difference.